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Hey!
I looked into sending some personal possesions to USA too when I moved (I didn't have many though!). I suppose the question is do you NEED to take all of it? My airline allowed two pieces of checked luggage (2 suit cases) and a carry on. Also was allowed 2 pieces of hand luggage. So in total I took a carry-on, a rucksack and then a carrier bag of duty-free stuff.
I also had skis (one of the things to transport) but I just had my parents bring those in when they came for the wedding. Unfortunately I might have to get rid of the skis now as my wife and I are finding it tough financially...
Also clothes... they are fairly cheap here. Do you / did you live with your parents? Do you have parents or friends that would keep some of your 'old clothes'? Perhaps it would be a good idea to leave non-essential clothes at home, also handy for when you visit home? I got about 10 pairs of shoes at home in England that I didn't bring out here!
Also I managed to put weight on since I been here! I was about 12stone when I came out, now i'm about 14stone! OUCH! So I don't fit most of my old clothes anyway!!! In fact there is also a program here whereby if you donate old clothes to 'goodwill' you can claim it on your taxes at the end of the financial year, which means you could get a rebate on your earnings.
I am excited for your move to USA! Personally I have found it VERY challenging and if I could go back there would be alot i'd do differently.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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I looked into sending some personal possesions to USA too when I moved (I didn't have many though!). I suppose the question is do you NEED to take all of it? My airline allowed two pieces of checked luggage (2 suit cases) and a carry on. Also was allowed 2 pieces of hand luggage. So in total I took a carry-on, a rucksack and then a carrier bag of duty-free stuff.
I also had skis (one of the things to transport) but I just had my parents bring those in when they came for the wedding. Unfortunately I might have to get rid of the skis now as my wife and I are finding it tough financially...
Also clothes... they are fairly cheap here. Do you / did you live with your parents? Do you have parents or friends that would keep some of your 'old clothes'? Perhaps it would be a good idea to leave non-essential clothes at home, also handy for when you visit home? I got about 10 pairs of shoes at home in England that I didn't bring out here!
Also I managed to put weight on since I been here! I was about 12stone when I came out, now i'm about 14stone! OUCH! So I don't fit most of my old clothes anyway!!! In fact there is also a program here whereby if you donate old clothes to 'goodwill' you can claim it on your taxes at the end of the financial year, which means you could get a rebate on your earnings.
I am excited for your move to USA! Personally I have found it VERY challenging and if I could go back there would be alot i'd do differently.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy New Year
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